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By the book

Show time Barry John shares his experience

Barry John, actor and director presents a Handbook for Drama Teachers published by Macmillan India Ltd., 2007; which offers a unique way for teachers to develop crucial skills amongst their students. The book will be available across all stores at a price of Rs. 125. Affordable and brilliant at the same time, the book is the perfect choice for teachers of the art, theatre workers and social workers. The book has been carefully written and is the fruit of over 40 years of experience by Barry John; in close association with Rajan Chawla and Cathy Yogin, students of his “Imago Theatre in Education Company”.

“Playing for Real” offers a much-needed handbook for teachers who use Drama as an educational resource. It is a rich treasure-trove of ideas, games and exercises that effectively develop physical and mental abilities while, at the same time, activating strong group ethics. The materials are laid out with clear descriptions of aims, applications, methods and age suitability. Says the director, “Playing for Real” is an effort to encourage teachers to use the techniques and methods of Drama for the all-round development of their students. The handbook “makes it clear that drama is not just about doing plays, but about arranging opportunities for young people to grow, to express themselves and to become empowered.” For more information, call 9901104650.

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